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Early Victorian Botanical Engraving

Name: Early Victorian Botanical Engraving
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1216945
Price: 35 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by Earl and Rymer

Description

Hand coloured botanical engraving, dating from the 1830s–1840s by Victorian engravers J. & J. Parkin.

Presented in a mid-toned natural wood frame with neutral mount.

One of a large group of 20 available. A wonderful cross-section of early Victorian garden favourites. Notable specimens include the "Royal Sovereign" Tulip, Florist Auriculas, Dahlias and Chrysanthemums, as well as charming mixed studies of pansies, morning glories, and salvias.

Condition: Good antique condition. In keeping with their age, the sheets and mounts exhibit areas of light foxing.

Picture - Height 21.5cm x Width 13cm. Frame - Height 39cm Width x 26.5cm.

Physical Dimensions

Height

39cm (15.35")

Width

26.5cm (10.43")

Declaration

Earl and Rymer has dated this Victorian Botanical Engraving Print to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1216945

Dealers Internal Reference

1308-1328

Description

Hand coloured botanical engraving, dating from the 1830s–1840s by Victorian engravers J. & J. Parkin.

Presented in a mid-toned natural wood frame with neutral mount.

One of a large group of 20 available. A wonderful cross-section of early Victorian garden favourites.

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Notable specimens include the "Royal Sovereign" Tulip, Florist Auriculas, Dahlias and Chrysanthemums, as well as charming mixed studies of pansies, morning glories, and salvias.

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Condition: Good antique condition. In keeping with their age, the sheets and mounts exhibit areas of light foxing.

Picture - Height 21.5cm x Width 13cm. Frame - Height 39cm Width x 26.5cm.

Physical Dimensions

Height

39cm (15.35")

Width

26.5cm (10.43")

Date of Manufacture

Earl and Rymer has dated this Victorian Botanical Engraving Print to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1216945

Dealers Internal Ref

1308-1328

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Earl and Rymer

Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2026

Earl & rymer specialise in beautiful, interesting and unusual decorative antiques and art.

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An antique hand-coloured botanical engraving depicting blue and white flowers mounted on cream paper within a thin wooden frame.

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Early Victorian Botanical Engraving

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An antique hand-coloured botanical engraving depicting blue and white flowers mounted on cream paper within a thin wooden frame. View II

An antique botanical engraving is an illustration produced via copperplate or steel engraving, frequently hand-coloured with watercolour, designed to document plant species accurately during the 18th and 19th centuries.

These prints were rendered on durable rag paper using etched metal plates, with colour accents applied by hand using watercolour pigments prior to the widespread adoption of chromolithography.

Authentic Victorian prints typically feature plate impression borders from the printing process, subtle variations in hand-applied watercolour pigments, and age-related toning on original rag paper.

Arrange botanical prints in symmetrical grid formations or gallery wall configurations against neutral backdrops, or combine single prints with traditional dark wood furnishings.

Position antique prints away from direct sunlight, utilise acid-free archival mounting materials, and place them behind UV-filtering glass to prevent fading and paper degradation.

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Early Victorian Botanical Engraving

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